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December 8th, 2011
The Joy of Safety
Every year over 100 families - more than 400 women and children - find safety at Women's Second Start shelter. Here is the story about the M family - who also found joy! Read More »
December 8th, 2011
Investing in the Future
The Deborah M Stuckey Family Scholarship Fund helps participant in the Center's RAPP aspire to and attend college. Here are the stories of the first three recipients. Read More »
August 14th, 2011
Wear Your Jeans to Work Day 2011
“Wear Your Jeans to Work Day” presents an opportunity for your office to partner with and support the Center Against Domestic Violence. Participating organizations pledge to permit their employees to wear jeans to work on Friday, September 23, 2011, in exchange for a donation to CADV of $5 or greater. Read More »
August 12th, 2011
Center Against Domestic Violence and The Maria Project Commemorate Domestic Violence Awareness Month October 2011
This October – Domestic Violence Awareness month - The Maria Project will team up with the Center Against Domestic Violence to give voice to the many untold stories of family violence. The Center will partner with the Maria Project on October 27 at the Baruch Performing Arts Center to host performer Marcella Goheen in her touring solo show The Maria Project. Read More »
June 21st, 2011
A Letter From CEO Judith Kahan: June 2011
Since the end of May, all we seem to hear about is Congressman Anthony Weiner and his sexting scandal. Now Congressman Weiner has stepped down, the consequences of his Internet activities ending a promising political career.
At the Center Against Domestic Violence we talk about sexting – not as a scandal, but to alert teens to a serious pitfall. Congressman Weiner might have benefitted from the Center’s Relationship Abuse Prevention Program or RAPP; through RAPP, tens of thousands of teens learn about self respect, respect for others, and how to build healthy relationships. Read More »
May 17th, 2011
Spring Breakfast 2011 Recap
This serious and timely topic drew a diverse audience of over 100 including elected officials, law enforcement officers, lawyers, educators, service providers, mental health professionals, parents and activists to the Harvard Club on April 14. Read More »
May 17th, 2011
RAPP Stands for Respect and Against Street Harrassment
RAPP leaders facilitated workshops and engaged students in discussion about the how women react when they are harassed - pretending to be on the phone, putting headphones on, walking quickly with head down, crossing the street, changing route completely, ignoring harassment, and more. Read More »
